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Nestled on the northwest coast of Borneo, Kota Kinabalu is a vibrant coastal city that seamlessly blends modernity with rich cultural heritage. Known for its stunning sunsets overlooking the South China Sea, this Malaysian gem offers a myriad of outdoor adventures, from exploring the majestic Mount Kinabalu to diving in the pristine waters of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. With bustling markets showcasing local handicrafts and tantalizing street food stalls, Kota Kinabalu invites visitors to immerse themselves in its warm hospitality and soak up the diverse sights and sounds of this enchanting destination.

Which month is cheapest to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest month of the year to fly to Kota Kinabalu is typically September.

What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu that we have found?

The best price we found is for $1,039 from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu.

Which popular airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Some popular airlines include: Breeze Airways, Key Lime Air dba Denver Air Connection, Boutique Air, Southern Airways Express, Air Excursions, LLC, Contour Airlines, Philippines AirAsia Inc., Xiamen Airlines, WestJet, Spirit Airlines, Saudia, Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Korean Air, Jin Air, jetBlue, Jeju Air, Japan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Frontier Airlines, China Eastern, China Airlines, Allegiant Air, Alaska Airlines, AirAsia, AirAsia X.

What is considered a good price to Kota Kinabalu?

A good price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu is $935 - $1143.

Which popular airports are close to Kota Kinabalu?

The popular airports near Kota Kinabalu include Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), Sandakan Airport (SDK), Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), and Tawau Airport (TWU).

How long does it take to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The flight to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is roughly 21 hours 22 minutes and 9,392 miles (15,115 kilometres) from Atlanta, USA - Georgia, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL).

How do I find the cheapest possible flights to Kota Kinabalu?

The best way is to compare flights to Kota Kinabalu from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.

Things to do in Kota Kinabalu

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Island reserve for swimming & snorkeling

Manukan Island

Marine reserve island with a resort

Mount Kinabalu

Towering peak on protected park land

Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

Renowned domed mosque with tours

Mari Mari Cultural Village

Traditional tribal performances & demos

Tanjung Aru Beach

Sizable, sandy beach with sunset views

Satay Legend Lok Kawi 1

Outdoor market with food & souvenirs

Sabah State Museum

Museum with art & ethnography exhibits

Pulau Mamutik

Relaxed island with beaches & snorkeling

Atkinson Clock Tower

Sabah's oldest building, dating to 1905

Filipino Market Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Stalls offering fish, snacks & crafts

Wildlife park

Regional zoo & jungle trekking trail

Taman Negara Gunung Kinabalu, Kundasang, Sabah.

National park with a mountain & lodges

Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site

Wetlands park with herons & kingfishers

Sulug Island

Secluded islet with a serene beach

Poring Hot Spring, Ranau, Sabah.

Open-air mineral baths complex

Sabah State Mosque

Iconic site incorporating modern design

Sapi Island, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia

Swimming & snorkeling in a marine park

Pulau Sapi

Small island with beaches & snorkeling

Sabah Art Gallery

State art gallery with diverse works

Sepanggar Island

Tropical rainforest & sand beaches

Rasa Ria Reserve by Shangri-La

Forest with native plants & animals

Kiulu White Water Rafting Centre

Rafting, river and adventure

Tun Mustapha Tower

Iconic cylindrical glass skyscraper

Tanjung Aru Perdana Park

Running paths, lake & musical fountain

水上清真寺

Architecture

Borneo Kellybays 龙尾湾

Busy shoreline beside a mangrove river

Coral Flyer Zipline

Lengthy island zip line with views

Petagas War Memorial

Monument to fallen WWII soliders

Night Food Market

Renowned night market for street food

Zip Borneo (The Adventure Centre)

Adventure center with zip-lines & more

Shabandar Beach

Beach and camping

De Borneo Water Park

Water park and park and garden

Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai

Golf and country club

Teluk Likas Beach

Beach and park and garden

Kipandi Park

Butterflies

Likas Bay

Park and garden

Double Six Memorial Park

Commemorates a fatal 1976 plane crash

Green Connection

Interactive eco-minded aquarium

UMS Mosque

Architecture

Gunung Alab

Highest peak in Crocker Range Park

Prince Philip Park

Park and garden

Kakjie mutiara

Handicraft

Pu Toh Si Temple

Temple and buddhism

Weather in Kota Kinabalu

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Flight Distance and Flying Time to Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Flights from Atlanta, USA - Georgia, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,392 miles (15,115 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 21 hours 22 minutes.

Flights from Los Angeles, USA - California, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,943 miles (12,782 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 9 minutes.

Flights from New York, USA - John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,159 miles (14,739 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 51 minutes.

Flights from Dallas, USA - Dallas, Texas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,986 miles (14,461 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 28 minutes.

Flights from Denver, USA - Colorado, Airport - Denver International Airport (DEN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,348 miles (13,434 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 19 hours 3 minutes.

Flights from San Francisco, USA - California, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,631 miles (12,281 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 17 hours 27 minutes.

Flights from Seattle, USA - Airport - Seattle Tacoma International, Washington (SEA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,328 miles (11,793 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 16 hours 47 minutes.

Flights from Las Vegas, USA - Nevada, McCarran International Airport (LAS) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,034 miles (12,930 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 21 minutes.

Flights from Orlando, USA - Florida, Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,796 miles (15,765 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 22 hours 16 minutes.

Flights from Charlotte, USA - North Carolina, Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,386 miles (15,106 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 21 hours 21 minutes.

Flights from Phoenix, USA - Arizona, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,281 miles (13,327 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 54 minutes.

Flights from Houston, USA - Texas, Airport - George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,199 miles (14,804 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 56 minutes.

Flights from Miami, USA - Florida, Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,986 miles (16,070 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 22 hours 41 minutes.

Flights from Boston, USA - Massachusetts, Edward L. Logan International Airport (BOS) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,070 miles (14,597 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 39 minutes.

Flights from Minneapolis, USA - Minnesota, Airport - St. Paul International (MSP) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,485 miles (13,655 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 19 hours 21 minutes.

Flights from Fort Lauderdale, USA - Florida, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,973 miles (16,050 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 22 hours 39 minutes.

Flights from Detroit, USA - Michigan, Airport - Metropolitan Wayne County International (DTW) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,893 miles (14,312 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 15 minutes.

Flights from Philadelphia, USA - Pennsylvania, Airport - Philadelphia International (PHL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,191 miles (14,791 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 55 minutes.

Flights from Baltimore, USA - Maryland, Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,215 miles (14,831 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 58 minutes.

Flights from Salt Lake City, USA - Utah, Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,005 miles (12,882 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 17 minutes.

Flights from San Diego, USA - California, San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,043 miles (12,944 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 22 minutes.

Flights from Tampa, USA - Florida, Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,786 miles (15,749 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 22 hours 14 minutes.

Flights from Portland, USA - International Airport, Oregon (PDX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,376 miles (11,870 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 16 hours 53 minutes.

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Cheapest flight routes found to Kota Kinabalu

From Los Angeles

From Los Angeles (LAX), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,039

Depart: 02 May 2024 · Return: 02 Jun 2024 Price found 25 Mar 2024, 05:17

From San Francisco

From San Francisco (SFO), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,082

Depart: 25 Apr 2024 · Return: 01 May 2024 Price found 25 Mar 2024, 16:53

From New York

From New York (JFK), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,106

Depart: 26 Apr 2024 · Return: 02 May 2024 Price found 26 Mar 2024, 14:29

From Houston

From Houston (IAH), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,231

Depart: 01 Oct 2024 · Return: 31 Oct 2024 Price found 27 Mar 2024, 19:47

From Seattle

From Seattle (SEA), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,233

Depart: 28 Apr 2024 · Return: 04 May 2024 Price found 28 Mar 2024, 03:15

From San Diego

From San Diego (SAN), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,241

Depart: 27 Apr 2024 · Return: 03 May 2024 Price found 27 Mar 2024, 03:01

From Phoenix

From Phoenix (PHX), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,274

Depart: 14 May 2024 · Return: 24 May 2024 Price found 27 Mar 2024, 06:22

From Boston

From Boston (BOS), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,291

Depart: 24 Apr 2024 · Return: 30 Apr 2024 Price found 24 Mar 2024, 19:22

From Salt Lake City

From Salt Lake City (SLC), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,292

Depart: 27 Apr 2024 · Return: 03 May 2024 Price found 27 Mar 2024, 03:46

From Atlanta

From Atlanta (ATL), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,411

Depart: 15 Sep 2024 · Return: 20 Sep 2024 Price found 27 Mar 2024, 19:28

From Denver

From Denver (DEN), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,635

Depart: 05 Apr 2024 · Return: 13 Apr 2024 Price found 25 Mar 2024, 21:49

From Las Vegas

From Las Vegas (LAS), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,721

Depart: 02 Apr 2024 · Return: 04 Apr 2024 Price found 28 Mar 2024, 01:57

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